20 stocking stuffers your family will actually love

When all else fails, choose candy. Everyone wants candy in their stocking. Whether you go with classics like Reese's cups or something fancier like a box of Champagne gummies from Sugarfina, you can't go wrong with candy. 

Everyone likes a space that smells nice, and a good votive candle is always a welcome addition inside a stocking. Go with a good brand, like Yankee Candle or Diptyque if you're really fancy, and choose a scent that works year-round instead of a strictly seasonal smell. 

Sheet masks are all the rage in the world of skincare, and for good reason. They're easy to use, feel nice while they're on, and boast benefits that promise to brighten and moisturize your skin. They're also inexpensive — look at masks from Tonymoly or The Creme Shop for especially affordable options — and easy to fit inside a stocking. 

In general, skin care is a good stocking stuffer choice. Score sample sizes of fancy face masks, mini lipsticks, and other goodies at stores like Sephora, Target, and Ulta. 

Razor blades are pricey when you're purchasing them all the time, but they're definitely affordable enough for a stocking. Ask your family members what type of razors they use before buying, or simply purchase a new razor for them complete with a set of blades and stick it inside their stocking. 

Socks sound like a really boring gift, but that's only if you're sticking to basic white tube socks. Go for a fun print, maybe your recipient's favorite sports team or a cheeky saying, or consider PupSocks, a Georgia-based brand that will put your pet's face on a pair of bright and cheery socks. 

Simply tossing some cash inside a stocking feels totally impersonal, but gift cards are still a great choice. You can choose cards for the shops your recipient loves or go with a theme — maybe a restaurant gift card paired with a movie theatre gift card for a "dinner and a movie" date night? 

For anyone that's trying to waste less paper and plastic, reusable grocery bags are a must. At $14, the reusable grocery bags from Baggu are budget-friendly and come in a slew of fun prints and colors. They can also hold up to 50 pounds, making them sturdier than the average reusable bag. 

Even though it feels like our junk drawers are just one big bundle of cords, pretty much everyone can use an extra phone charger. If you really want to get fancy, spring for one of those wireless phone charging pads if your recipient's phone is compatible. 

This is definitely a pricier option, but concert tickets are a truly perfect stocking stuffer. Even though Taylor Swift tickets might be out of the picture, you can still check out events in your area for local shows in all genres. 

Fancy hand cream is a true luxury, one that many people just don't splurge on. Score a set of mini tubes from brands like L'Occitane, and split the set up amongst your family so that mom, grandma, and all the aunts each get their own little bit of luxury. 

It might seem silly, but writing even the most mundane of to-do lists just feels more fun when you're writing it in a fancy notebook. Moleskine and Leuchtterm both make really great notebooks, and they'll fit inside (most) stockings. 

Even if the folks on your list aren't skincare obsessives, everyone needs lip balm. Go with a classic option, like Burt's Bees, or score the cult-favorite Laneige sleeping mask, available in flavors like berry and vanilla, to keep your family's lips hydrated all winter long. 

For anyone who really hates the switch to paper straws, invest in a set of reusable straws that they can carry around in their bag. There are tons of options — metal, glass, or silicone are all options, plus there are even collapsible, reusable straws — that can suit even the pickiest preferences. 

Whether your family travels a lot or simply stares at their phones too much, a portable power bank is essential. Priced at around $34, these Anker power banks can keep phones charged for hours, and some even have the capacity to power multiple devices. 

Now that we're in the throes of cold and flu season, hand sanitizer is a must. Stuff your stockings with bottles of sanitizer in fun scents or the fancy Touchland mist, which looks chic inside a purse while killing tons of germs. 

If you've got someone on your gift list who loves tea, a cheeky infuser is a great choice. There are tons of different cute tea infusers on the market now, from one shaped like a duck diving into a cup of tea to the much-beloved infuser that looks like the legendary Loch Ness monster, Nessie. 

If you get someone a tea infuser, you've got to pair tea with it! Score fun tins of tea from Harney and Sons, or splurge on something loose-leaf from David's Teas or Adagio. 

'Tis the season for cold hands, and a pair of nice gloves is the perfect solution to this age-old problem. These Eddie Bauer gloves are perfect for anyone living in seriously cold climes, while these chic Ugg gloves are great for driving. 

Everyone loves a good night's sleep, and adding a sleep mask to that repertoire can seriously boost your ZZZs. This Alaska Bear mask boasts nearly a 5-star rating on Amazon with more than 30,000 reviews.